Effect of anti-fatigue mat on feet and body muscle discomfort due to prolonged work in upright position among students

Yazuli, Zutiqa Aqmar (2017) Effect of anti-fatigue mat on feet and body muscle discomfort due to prolonged work in upright position among students. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Introduction: Prolonged standing is one of the risk factors are related to musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) that can lead to the occupational injuries in the workplace. A variety of occupational in manufacturing and service professions are commonly required to spend the majority of the workday in an upright position. The anti-fatigue mat is one of the interventions that can reduce the possibility of workers to get musculoskeletal disorder, especially at the lower limb. Objective: The main objective of this study is to determine the effect of the anti-fatigue mat on body comfort due to prolonged standing among students. Methodology: The totals of participants were 100 students of Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Putra Malaysia; male, the age range is 19-25 years old, no musculoskeletal disorder complaint and physical condition is good. Participants (control group) stood for 2 hours in a controlled room without the anti-fatigue mat while the experimental group stood with the anti-fatigue mat and at the same time sort the mixed items. The respondents were evaluated their discomfort level using Borg's scales questionnaire for every 15 minutes. Result: The discomfort rating in experimental group always lower level than control group in all body parts. There was no 'break point' of discomfort rating >5 between control and experimental group. By using Independent T-test, the result shown there was a statistically significant different between body muscle discomfort (knees) and Borg Scale rating in both groups for every minute. There were strong positive correlations between the feet discomfort and the knees and calves discomfort during standing on the anti-fatigue mat. Conclusion: The intervention (anti-fatigue mat) is engineering improvement that may give the effectiveness and relaxation for prolonged standing workers. Keywords: Prolonged standing, Anti-fatigue mat, Discomfort, Borg's scale

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Ms Norafizah Radzuan
Date Deposited:	11 Jul 2024 03:21
Last Modified:	11 Jul 2024 03:21
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1951

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